clamshell
noun
clam·shell
ˈklam-ˌshel 
1
: the shell of a clam
2
a
: a bucket or grapple (as on a dredge) having two hinged jaws
b
: an excavating machine having a clamshell
c
: either of a pair of doors (as in an airplane tail) that open out and away from each other
d
: a hinged container, case, or cover that opens like the shell of a clam
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Maximal animal prints, huge Murano light fixtures, and a historic clamshell stage are all on display.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
Clamshell The clamshell exercise strengthens muscles on the outer hips:3
Lie on your left side with your knees bent and legs stacked on each other.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
In addition to the concept functioning like a regular clamshell laptop, users could extend the screen into an extra-tall display.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
Clamshell The clamshell exercise strengthens muscles on the outer hips:3
Lie on your left side with your knees bent and legs stacked on each other.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
In addition to the concept functioning like a regular clamshell laptop, users could extend the screen into an extra-tall display.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
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clamshell
noun
clam·shell
ˈklam-ˌshel
: the shell of a clam
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